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Principal Dr. Amanda Bridal Rico announced that the district added a college-and-career counselor position this year, naming Paige Kozera as the college and career counselor specialist and noting the development of a college and career resource center. Bridal Rico said the school \"opted to administer the armed service vocational aptitude battery or ASVAB exam for the very first time,\" and she invited students pursuing military service to stand for recognition.

The principal described efforts to expand trade and career pathways: students visited the Plumbers Hall in Chicago and continued partnerships with Triton College and the Technology Center of DuPage. Students who completed a college-and-career pathway were eligible for a gold-and-black cord.

On language achievement, the school said 31 students earned the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy either this year or last, and the district reported a record-high exit rate on the ACCESS exam with 45 students. The ceremony also noted state qualifiers in boys’ and girls’ track and field, including two-time state long-jump qualifier Jordan Boatman.

These academic- and career-oriented changes were presented as part of the school’s broader postsecondary planning work; no formal policy changes or board votes were recorded during commencement. The announcements were made during the ceremony and are intended to inform students, families and the community about available postsecondary supports and recognitions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","EPHS Graduation Ceremony 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the 2025 commencement, Elmwood Park High School noted expansion of postsecondary supports, including a new college and career counselor, first-time ASVAB testing, partnerships with local colleges and a record number of biliteracy seals.","taxTitle","Elmwood Park CUSD 401, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",56318,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6219183,"Elmwood Park High School presents diplomas, class gift and academic honors at 2025 commencement",2143,1930000,4073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623597-85da0f6d51af6914bbaaf1b85f42e018&start=1930&end=4073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623597-85da0f6d51af6914bbaaf1b85f42e018/thumbnail_1930000.jpg","/articles/6219183/Illinois/Elmwood-Park-High-School-presents-diplomas-class-gift-and-academic-honors-at-2025-commencement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219183-9771608cca75009ba96d112de4cf114b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160239&Signature=JexwKmNTwEDdcDyI46d6i36kN-nVPlnmGolE6z2zemqUe6ZTJEBwdWzdTnIkPWR0CV3BmNuYOe5MRb9lzP7WOUZmAfPpy6qQCa-WlTaA2mBylnOuddHT2HMEYZux9VxwGPXiosTsRCIZN8av9frVQKHydj2knB3widfxplVZfJfE5Yj1l~rLk6lqop~7T7vULoY11MVFmFf5lHajW40jR8t2JX07~U-ah8e1vzBVvuVKTeCT02NIlLr26a-mABF7S2EQlXwxaU2oJJC2agA7s51ctmnV8pvNnuf-xHB54mt~PpDxN8qG3tCnfHVtITpDaXX1mKfYAHRPm6uCHArdpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elmwood Park High School celebrated the class of 2025 at its commencement ceremony, where school leaders presented diplomas, the senior class donated two tiger mascot costumes as a class gift, and top graduates and academic honorees were recognized.

The ceremony included a presentation by senior-class council member Amira Jeradat, who said, \"The class of 2025 is proud to donate 2 brand new tiger mascot costumes.\" Principal Dr. Amanda Bridal Rico introduced district leaders on stage and praised the graduates, noting the class’s athletic and extracurricular achievements.

The gift and ceremonial acknowledgments were part of a broader program that included the announcement of Tiger Scholars (the top 5% of the class) and recognition of the top 10% as graduates entered the ceremony. At the ceremony, district and building administrators — including board of education members on stage — certified that the class had completed the course of study prescribed by the state and the board.

The school also announced logistical details for families: the event was photographed and recorded, photos would be available in about seven to 10 days on SmugMug, and a recording would be posted later on the district’s YouTube channel. Principal Bridal Rico also called for audience etiquette to ensure every graduate’s name could be heard.

Principal Bridal Rico and members of the board offered farewell recognition to several staff members, including physical education teacher and baseball coach Dave Miller and assistant principal Anthony Swope. The remarks thanked staff and families for supporting the graduates and concluded with the formal presentation of the class for diplomas.

The ceremony combined ceremonial presentation, recognition of academic and extracurricular achievements, and community acknowledgments. No formal board votes or policy actions were taken during the commencement program.","Elmwood Park High School held its 2025 commencement, where school leaders presented diplomas, the senior class donated two tiger mascot costumes as a class gift, and the district certified academic honors for graduating seniors.","actionData","errors"]

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Elmwood Park highlights college and career supports, biliteracy and first ASVAB administration

Elmwood Park High School presents diplomas, class gift and academic honors at 2025 commencement